Questions and Answers
When are SCBAs with integrated PASS devices mandatory to use?
What is the primary reason for using SCBAs during overhaul operations?
In what situations are personnel exempt from using SCBAs?
What type of monitor is used to determine the safety of the atmosphere?
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What is the consequence of removing SCBAs prematurely during overhaul operations?
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What is the primary purpose of the integrated PASS device?
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Who is responsible for determining when it is safe to remove SCBAs during overhaul operations?
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What is the re-evaluation date for this SOG?
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Which of the following is NOT allowed to be used during SCBA use?
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What is the minimum grade requirement for compressed gaseous breathing air used in SCBA?
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Who is authorized to perform maintenance on SCBA other than daily checks and cleaning?
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What standard must all SCBA's meet at the time of purchase?
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What is the maximum allowed period between hydrostatic tests of SCBA cylinders?
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Which of the following statements about SCBA use is TRUE?
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What is the maximum permissible CO level for a safe atmosphere?
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Which condition regarding facial hair is stated for members required to use SCBA?
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What percentage of oxygen is considered the minimum acceptable level for safety?
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How often must members utilizing SCBA undergo a quantitative fit test?
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Who is responsible for ensuring personnel using SCBA are accounted for during operations?
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What is the maximum permissible concentration of H2S in a safe atmosphere?
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When wearing corrective lenses with SCBA, what specific requirement must be met?
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Why is it critical for members using SCBAs to operate in teams?
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Study Notes
SCBA and Integrated PASS Device Use
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department mandates the use of SCBAs with integrated PASS devices in areas with hazardous or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
- SCBAs must be used by all personnel in areas where the atmosphere is:
- Hazardous
- Suspected of being hazardous
- May rapidly become hazardous
- SCBAs are required for personnel working below ground level or inside a confined space unless the atmosphere can be established and maintained as safe.
Safe Atmosphere Conditions
- An atmosphere is considered safe if it meets the following NIOSH permissible exposure limits:
- O2 Level: not below 19.5% or greater than 23.5%
- CO Level: not greater than 35 parts per million
- H2S: not greater than 10 parts per million
- HCN: not greater than 4.7 parts per million
SCBA Operations and Training
- Members using SCBAs must operate in teams of two or more, maintaining close proximity and communication.
- At least one member of the NIMS group is responsible for monitoring personnel using SCBAs, their location, and function.
- All personnel must be thoroughly trained in SCBA use, care, and maintenance, meeting minimum requirements set by the Training Officer.
- Members must be certified to meet annual certification requirements established by the Department.
SCBA Face Piece and Fit Testing
- The face piece must fit the user as close as possible, with a nose cup fitted to the face piece.
- Annual quantitative fit testing is required to ensure a proper fit.
- Facial hair that interferes with the face piece seal or valve function is prohibited.
- Corrective lenses must be fitted inside the face piece to maintain the face piece-to-face seal.
SCBA Maintenance and Requirements
- SCBA cylinders must be hydrostatically tested within the periods specified by the manufacturer and applicable government agencies.
- Compressed gaseous breathing air must meet the Compressed Gas Association G-7.1 requirements, with a minimum of Grade "D".
- All SCBAs must have maintenance performed as set by the manufacturer's specifications, with certified personnel performing maintenance other than daily checks and cleaning.
- All SCBAs must meet the requirements of NFPA Standard 1981 at the time of purchase.
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This quiz covers the safety guidelines for using SCBA and Integrated PASS devices in firefighting operations, based on the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's Standard Operating Guidelines.
